2008 Honda Element/ Quick Drive

[Annihilator1111]

the engine on the 2003-2011 Honda Element

Engine

2.4 L I4: K24A4 2003-2006, K24A8 2007+

[311Hanel]

He looks like a lesbian.....Asian lesbian lol!!

[JCPProductions01]

hahahahha



[Annihilator1111]

the 2003-2011 Honda Element is assembled in

East Liberty, Ohio, USA

[Isotec1]

Many people are nicknaming the Element ,The Toaster.

[FolkRoots]

I've driven the Honda Element for 4.5 years now. It's been very reliable and very comfortable as the driver, but this vehicle presents some difficulties. First, it is quite underpowered. I struggle to pass and merge onto the freeway without gunning it. Second, I HATE the rear access doors. If you actually have rear passengers, this design can become VERY frustrating. Also, the car itself just has a very, VERY cheap feeling to it - typical on all Honda's. All in all, it's just an okay vehicle.

[Kaola]

idc what anyone says, Kelsey Mays is pretty damn cute.

[KeepingModern]

Honda killed the Element, it just didn't hit Accord with the buyers According to the sales figures. I hope Honda builds something to replace it with more Accord. If Honda keeps making good products, the customers will advertise their products to friends and family members by their own Accord.

[italianguns]

Hickok45's car

[woods667]

I was told by a salesman that 2011 is the last year of the element.

[HorizonMelt]

This guy did a fantastic job.

[DtoWnSux1]

can you even tell it has vtec, in a auto.?

[softinfusion]

this guy has lost a bit of weight in 2011.

[AppleMacBookAir2]

Too bad the Element is being discontinued. It's the best looking box-like car on the market. The xD is okay, the cube doesn't even come close.

[naekerb]

2011 mitsubishi outlander sport has better gas mileage 23/31

[execdyke91]

@naekerb Honestly, I love them both equally. Willing to deal with the gas anyhow. I know I'll have to buy it anyway =)

[xxnissansilviaxx]

@naekerb IMO it doesnt have the personality the element has and i have drove my dads 03 element and they drive great

[naekerb]

@xxnissansilviaxx well the element is now on the honda's to do away with list !

[xxnissansilviaxx]

@naekerb i heard..seriously honda is disappointing me more and more with each move they make...the old ones where great now they are geting so tasteless and boring..WTF HONDA

[naekerb]

@naekerb srry i meant 25 city 31 highway 

[Turkamel]

this is a cheap copy of PEUGEOT PARTNER with bigger wheels!!! why americaines and japs can't do original designs these days?

[xvrhernandez349]

@Turkamel why cant people SHUT UP about what it copying!? :)

[Turkamel]

@xvrhernandez349 because you americanes don't know anything about good cars, last time I was in the usa I never saw Opels. Fiats, Citroëns, Renault or even Seats... only boring and big cars like fords, toyotas, hondas or pontiacs...

[xvrhernandez349]

@Turkamel hmm, well they are the most popular cars, & im sure if everyone buys one its awesome design :)

[FasterThanSoup]

@Turkamel those two cars are very dissimilar. i sincerely doubt small, low, dual sliding door, commercially viable (think uk white vans) vehicle was first introduced to the world by the peugot partner(1997)

not 100% on this but, like i said i sincerely doubt it as i could think of at least two japanese examples that are decades old. as far as originality, "these days" - i think we're getting close to running out. seriously though, dont you u see a lil of some other in most cars nowadays?

[bigbuckingchicken]

i have a recurring nightmare where the only things that survived world war three are britney spears, a honda element, and me.

[JPiiiX]

u forgot the hose down feature. HOSE it down.

[Anonymous08690]

Lets have a discussion: Whats better? the honda element, soul, kia cube, or the scion xb?

[amigonesss729]

its a pretty nice car......i rode in one many times and i would recommend it to anyone who wants a car that parks easily

[infiltr80r]

Why don't they bring it to europe. Seems like some twisted Honda logic to me, there certainly is demand. We don't want to buy similar French crap.

[jellyzapper]

cool suv

[97Siren]

UGLYEST CAR EVER

[coirchlid]

Most people who hate this car seem to only do so because it's ugly. It just shows how shallow people can be.

[icyhotonmynuts]

The kid was informative, but my concentration broke every time he said "um". It's very distracting especially when you notice it. Other than that, nice video.

[SpeedyCheeze]

Style is the element lacking most in this cubist atrocity. Everything about this car screams "tacky." This car just looks terrible; it looks like it was designed by a blind child with arthritis. In a coma. Whoever chose the color scheme for this car was probably asked to do so at gun point, because I don't think it's possible to choose two uglier colors.

This is coming from a guy who has the color-coordination skills of Stevie Wonder, if that tells you anything (I'm straight).

[liennto]

@SpeedyCheeze wow! you really hate this fckin car! no really, i'm amazed at how sharp a tongue you slice at this thing!

so, please, enlighten me... what would be a good example of the opposite..? ya know, in your eyes, a great car on the market today with fantastic design. msrp up to even 20 grand +, to make it easy. then maybe i can get a hint of your taste and take your critique seriously. so far, you've only made fun of sick children, and beloved blind men.

you fail terribly.

[SpeedyCheeze]

I have to give Honda credit though: at least they chose a name dumb enough to suit the car. What kind of name is "Element"? What next, the Honda Isotope? Fortunately, this is one Element you won't find on the periodic table. I wanted to rate this one higher, but it's nice to see big companies like Honda giving blind designers a chance.

[rudly]

was that Canada geese in the background?

[BSpringsteen48]

I have to drive a Element for work and it is horrible. Bad blind spots, uncomfortable, and bad gas milage. Would not recomend.

[subzero92MK]

is it really uncomfortable?i thought it was if u have to put in big things like bikes or similiar

[MusicMan0007]

@subzero92MK i have an element, its as comfortable as an accord. Only the backseats are a little bit hard.

[bluecollarboiler]

for a 4wd car 24 on the highway is good

[unclebeen]

I love my Element, my only complaint is the clearance of the undercarriage could be a bit higher, and the AWD does you no good once you're stuck because it needs momentum to engage, so some kind of differential locking system would be really useful, even if it needed to be manually set. If you're taking these into some slightly sketchy conditions, you may want to invest in some kind of winch system (just in case).

[hydrofobik1]

At about 2:02, he says that if you fold up the passenger seat, it blocks the blind spot? How do you block a blind spot??

[Vinnygret]

Thank heaven someone else keyed into that flub.

[Kick2theFlip]

omg lmao that mad me laugh so hard. what an idiot. how did no one catch that and edit it out

[dammtino]

u just have to open your mouth and suck a lot of dicks as ur mom did fo the past 20 years....

[1983mstr]

@hydrofobik1 lol "blind spot" refers to the spot in the car you cant see while using your mirrors. therefore you have to turn and physically look at that spot in the car and when there is a seat in the way you cant see it. therefore you can block a "blind spot"

[Cheepree]

say what u want but this boy knows what he talking about ;)

good video

[hugeo8]

i dont think the presenter is even old enough to have a license... looks like his only about 14 to me

[johnsenkenn]

@hugeo8

One girl told me that she got a driving license at 14, she said that she didn't know how her mother fixed it, but she did. I think it was in the state of Montana.

[Hayaishin]

@hugeo8 Thats why you review cars and he makes fun of looks on youtube.

[AWESOMEaustin99]

I personally love the element....but I think Honda designed the element with personality and customization in mind ( like scions).....I have seen some pretty amazing customization with these vehicles with just a couple thousand dollars.

[Virus214]

I agree. The element is a great vehicle... I wish it had a larder, more powerful motor though... for off roading.. to go camping, and so on.

[jkd93201]

i luv these things! they're awesome! i like where the gear shift is! ^_^

[jobedied]

Lot folks tell me how ugly my 2005 is. But I like it. Get 22mpg around town driving moderatly seldom accelerating above 4000 rpm get between 26 to 27 highway 26 mpg at 70 -to 75 mile per hour get around 27 mpg at or below 70 on highway. Have automatic and all wheel drive.

[rharta]

its cute

[a1mint]

The one with the plastic corners is MUCH MUCH better.

Also only has 4 seats, 4 belts, no way of adding a 5th seat.

"Bed" feature is very uncomfortable.

Engine gruff is very annoying.

Stereo lacks mid-tones really badly causing the music to lose too much detail.

Sunroof is above passengers, not above driver.

24 mpg. If you go really lightly, you can consistently do 22 mpg in the city.

It's far from perfect.

[truthpigdotcom]

I didnt know 13 year old were allowed to drive

[philupthecup345]

hahaha

[rharta]

haha yes they are, in video games! xDD

[jason91078]

I've seen this guy before and was thinking something similar.

[Eso1]

It's not about look's its about personality!! =P

[rharta]

yeah.

right.

i totally agree.

[GoMetricToday]

I have a 2006 Element (my second Element) my previous was a 2004. I have loved the Element since inception. Styling is strange and beautiful at the same time. I love it.

[Nouwaya]

i love this car... it's not more of a look but its very practical... i love it!

[hondaboii89]

hot damn! i'll be getting one soon!

[helorm341]

lol, I knew someone in high school about seven years ago who bought one of these (or his parents did) and got made fun of to end and ended up trading it in within about a year. I'm looking at a compact SUV and this one's styleing is still too weird for me

[horrorfreak889]

thats terrible...because everyone i know loves the element. Its a great car

[helorm341]

everyone? lol I don't know anyone that owns one now

[mojave19]

That cup holder on the ground in the center is ideal for my dog's water cup and long trips. She slops water everywhere. Killed an iPod once when it fell in. At least the seats are waterproof.

[SHADOWBOXERBAYBEE]

I owned one for about 6 months, paid cash for it and traded it out due to HORRIBLE gas mileage. I drove carefully on acceleration but it just didn't matter when in the city. I got 15 miles in the city and 23 miles on the Highway on a GOOD day. The check engine kept flashing, took it in to the dealer after he made me wait for 2 weeks thinking it was just my gas cape. Never again. But if you like the style and the roominess, yes, go for it.

[ammaradil78]

its a pretty nice car i think

[horrorfreak889]

it is a great car!

[melquisedec2992]

hahhaha press pause at 2:29 and ull c that only one headlight is working..lol

still i love the element.

[atmor37]

Is it capable of towing, and how much?

[qhhummer]

that's not a kid.He jsut look like that.

[sixyears]

my friend had one, when her place flooded she was able to live out of here element for a month :P

[xlnc1706]

DRIVE THE CAR!!!

[scrumsguy]

dude, did you see the ending...?

[xlnc1706]

DRIVE THE CAR!!!

[hottstuffou]

pretty good

[surfwebbie]

Is he old enough to drive?

[scrumsguy]

not legaly

[horrorfreak889]

Go do math!

[horrorfreak889]

That Kid needs to go do someones math homework

[mustanggt31]

I love my element wouldent trade it for anything...helped 3 friends move, its extremely versitile and comfortable...plus in the 5spd its pretty fun to drive. it handles great which is suprising...i went from a 2000 maxima se to this and i must say i love the element more than i did the maxima..will buy another one when i put 200k+ on this one

[xDoctorBallsx]

i have to say. i have an 03 and i like the older body style better. It gives a kind of rugged 2 tone look, and ive scraped along the side of my drive way and it barely showed any damage.

[Mausome]

Folding up the Seats in a Honda Element is a Nightmare. Why didnt mention that? He picked apart the 2008 Mercury Mariner Review for there Rear Seats. Most of these Reviewers are very bias.

[wightboi12]

a nightmare??? soooo easy!

[formercpt]

The guy seems to have the best job in the world, so we all have to hate him and make fun of him. I want to drive cars and talk about them on video and get paid to do it too!

[moseseilala]

haterz

[boon4376]

he looks like such a loser. Go do someones math homework

[jambo180]

how can he drive? he look about 12 years old!!!